Turkmenistan 5 Manat Commemorative 2025 (2026) Pick 49 Polymer UNC Banknote
The Turkmenistan 5 Manat Commemorative 2025 (2026) Pick 49 banknote was issued by the Central Bank of Turkmenistan on 1 December 2025 as part of a special polymer series marking the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality. It preserves the familiar 5 Manat design while adding the official commemorative emblem of the International Year of Peace and Trust and enhanced security features.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this polymer note is one of the newest issues from Central Asia and an excellent addition to modern world banknote collections.
Historical Background
Turkmenistan was granted Permanent Neutrality by the United Nations in 1995. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this historic event, the Central Bank introduced commemorative polymer versions of the 1, 5 and 10 Manat banknotes, together with a brand-new 200 Manat denomination. These notes entered circulation on 1 December 2025 and display the official logo of the International Year of Peace and Trust.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Turkmenistan
- Denomination: 5 Manat
- Year: 2025 (released internationally during 2026)
- Issue Date: 1 December 2025
- Pick Number: P-49
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Central Bank of Turkmenistan
- Currency: New Manat (TMT)
- Material: Polymer (Safeguard®)
- Dimensions: 126 × 63 mm
- Commemorative Theme: 30th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Sultan Sanjar Türkmen
- Coat of Arms of Turkmenistan
- Map of Turkmenistan
- Official 30th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality logo
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
Sultan Sanjar (1084–1157) was the last great ruler of the Seljuk Empire, under whom the empire reached its greatest territorial extent and cultural influence. He is regarded as one of the most important historical figures in Turkmen heritage.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Independence Monument (Garaşsyzlyk Binasy) in Ashgabat
- Neutrality Monument (Bitaraplyk Binasy)
- Traditional Turkmen carpet guls representing the five major tribes
- Crescent moon and five stars
- Large denomination numerals
The combination of the Independence Monument and the Neutrality Monument reflects the modern identity of Turkmenistan, celebrating both national sovereignty and the country’s internationally recognized policy of permanent neutrality.
Security Features
- Safeguard® polymer substrate
- Transparent security window
- Advanced anti-counterfeiting technology
- Fine microprinting
- Raised intaglio printing
- UV security elements
- Enhanced visual authentication features
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Turkmenistan 5 Manat Commemorative 2025 Pick 49 Polymer UNC banknote combines modern polymer technology with a design celebrating one of the country’s most important national anniversaries. Its commemorative status, historical portrait and iconic Ashgabat monuments make it one of the most attractive recent issues from Central Asia.
Perfect for:
- Turkmenistan banknote collections
- Central Asian currency collections
- Commemorative banknotes
- Polymer banknotes
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 49 is the first commemorative polymer 5 Manat issued for the 30th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality. Together with the 1 Manat (P48), 10 Manat (P50) and the new 200 Manat denomination, it forms the complete 2025 commemorative polymer series, making it an essential issue for collectors of modern Turkmen banknotes.
